Show both size and breakdown with Marimekkos
Marimekko (or Mekko) charts make it easy to compare multiple variables at once, showing both size and distribution in a single, compact view. Each bar adjusts in both width and height to reflect your data, helping you tell clear part-to-whole stories across categories and segments.
With Flourish, you can create animated, interactive Mekko charts — no code required. Whether you're analyzing market share, financial breakdowns, or survey responses, this flexible template helps turn complex data into visual insights.
USE CASES
Tell part-to-whole stories with clarity
Marimekko charts help you visualize how categories break down and how they compare, all in one view
Break down markets by category
Visualize market share across regions, sectors, or products — perfect for identifying leaders, gaps, and opportunities.
Compare financial or resource distribution
Show how investments, revenue, or resources are split across categories, while keeping the big picture in view.
Visualize survey or demographic data
Explore how different groups respond, spend, or behave by comparing both their size and their preferences.
FEATURES
Everything you need to create online Marimekko charts
Powerful features that make data visualization easy and beautiful
No coding required
Build interactive Marimekko charts using the intuitive Flourish editor.
Animated transitions
Add smooth motion between views to guide your audience through your story.
Interactive filters
Use popups and filters to let users explore your data by segment, group, or category.
Fully customizable
Adjust orientation, color modes, labels, and more — all while staying on brand.
Easy to embed
Publish charts with responsive embeds that work anywhere, including presentations.
Custom annotations
Add additional context directly onto your chart to highlight key takeaways.
Classic Marimekko chart
Show how categories and subcategories compare by size and share.
Bar Marimekko (horizontal)
A horizontal layout for comparing values and proportions across groups.
RESOURCES
Data visualization resources
Tips, guides, and resources to make your interactive Marimekko charts even more effective
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Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Marimekko visualizations, also known as Mekko charts, are a fantastic way to display categorical data across two variables. They shine when it comes to illustrating the proportionate relationships between different categories and subcategories within your dataset. Inspired by and named after the colorful patterns of the Finnish textile company Marimekko, these charts make complex data visually appealing and engaging.
Marimekko visualizations are a powerful tool for showcasing complex categorical data in a format that’s easy to understand. They are especially useful in business and market analysis, where grasping the proportional relationships between categories is key.
Bar charts show only one dimension — the height (or length) of each bar. Marimekko charts show two: height and width. This lets you compare not just values, but how those values are proportionally split — all in one visual. Read more on our blog.
You’ll need at least three columns: one for your series, one for the primary metric (bar width), and one for the secondary metric (bar height or segments). To explore or filter your data further, you can include extra columns for color or interaction. We recommend checking the Data tab of any Marimekko starting point for a ready-to-follow example.
Flourish lets you create animated, interactive Marimekko charts with no coding required. Flip orientation, filter segments, add custom annotations, and bring your data to life with Flourish stories — all in a few clicks.
Flourish offers a free plan that’s perfect for exploring interactive data storytelling. You’ll get access to the full range of visualization types available in Flourish (including Marimekko), unlimited projects, full privacy for your unpublished work, plus helpful support resources.
If you’re an individual creating presentations and reports, our Presenter plan might be the right fit. It includes access to the Flourish app within Canva, along with image and SVG export options for your visualizations.
And if you’re ready to create fully branded visuals without attribution, collaborate across teams, connect your systems via API, and unlock advanced storytelling features like scrollytelling, our premium plans are designed for you. Reach out to our team to find the best option for your business.
Once you publish your Flourish visualization, you’ll get a responsive embed code you can paste anywhere HTML is supported – from WordPress and Medium to custom CMS platforms. Your chart will look great on any screen size, no extra setup needed.
Every project also comes with a unique URL, so you can easily share your work on social media or link to it directly.
